Natori Summer Festival

Festival highlights

The main highlight is around 10,000 fireworks illuminating the night sky over Yuriage.

In 2026, the program was scheduled to include starmines, large-shell fireworks, music-synchronized fireworks by pyrotechnicians from across Japan, a collaboration between local pyrotechnicians and those from Omagari, Akita Prefecture, and powerful 2-shaku shells.

At the venue, you can also enjoy performances and acts by local stage performers, as well as street performers.

2-shaku shells and around 10,000 summer fireworks illuminating the night sky over Yuriage

What to expect

The festival begins with a memorial service during the day, followed by an opening ceremony in the evening, then food stalls, various events, and stage performances.

In 2026, food stalls opened at 4 p.m., and various events ran until 7 p.m.

The fireworks begin at 7:30 p.m., and the festival is scheduled to end at 9:30 p.m.

How to take part

The general viewing area is free and open to everyone.

You can attend as a spectator and enjoy the food stalls, stage performances, and fireworks.

Location and access

Venue and address

Around Natori City Earthquake Memorial Park (2 Yuriage Higashi, Natori City).

Train and bus

Take the Yuriage Line of the Natorin-go city loop bus from the east exit of Natori Station, get off at Kozukahara, then walk about 30 minutes to the venue.

The paid shuttle bus connects Natori City Hall with the pocket park on the south grounds of the Natori Trail Center.

By car

You can reach the area around the venue from Natori IC on the Sendai-Tobu Road.

The area around the intersection of Prefectural Routes 10 and 129 gets crowded.

Parking

Paid parking is available at Yuriage Elementary and Junior High School and the multipurpose grounds. The fee is 3,000 yen per vehicle, with a maximum of 500 spaces at each location.

The parking lot for shuttle bus users at Natori City Hall has about 200 spaces, available on a first-come, first-served basis.

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Address 2 Yuriage Higashi, Natori City, Miyagi Prefecture

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Dates and season

2026 event information (the listed dates have passed)

In 2026, the festival was held on August 8 (Saturday), from 4 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

The memorial service was scheduled for 12:30 p.m., and the fireworks for 7:30 to 8:20 p.m.

The event was scheduled to proceed in rain and be canceled in severe weather; the event date has now passed.

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Tips for your visit

Heavy crowds were expected around the venue, and traffic restrictions were also put in place.

Visitors should bring a rain poncho or raincoat in case of sudden rain or wind, and take precautions against heatstroke.

Mats may be brought to the free general viewing area; visitors were advised not to use tall chairs, as they obstruct the view of others.

Nearby attractions

Near the venue are Yuriage Port Morning Market and Natori City Cycle Sports Center, both listed as fireworks viewing areas.

Yuriage Port Morning Market is described as a viewing area close to the market stalls, while Natori City Cycle Sports Center is described as a viewing area close to the fireworks.

All of these are facilities near the festival venue and can serve as a guide when choosing a viewing area.

Origins and History of Natori Summer Festival

Natori Summer Festival began around 1985 as a community summer festival in Natori City’s Yuriage district.

Because the Yuriage district suffered extensive damage in the Great East Japan Earthquake, the festival was held at elementary schools elsewhere in the city from 2012 onward.

In 2022, the festival returned to the Yuriage district as its 37th edition, and in 2026 it marked its 41st edition.

Official information

The 2026 event schedule, venue, and transport information were announced on the official Natori Summer Festival website.

The official website also announces possible changes to the event program or cancellations due to severe weather, as well as traffic restrictions and precautions for viewing.

The contact is the Natori Summer Festival 41st Edition Executive Committee Secretariat.

Natori Summer Festival at a Glance

Natori Summer Festival is a summer festival in Natori City, shaped by remembrance and hopes for recovery in the Yuriage district, where visitors can enjoy food stalls, stage performances, a memorial service, and fireworks.

In 2026, highlights included around 10,000 fireworks, 2-shaku shells, and a collaboration between pyrotechnicians.

The general viewing area is free, but crowds are expected around the venue, so you may wish to consider public transport or the shuttle bus.